Description
These Almond Joy Cookies are chewy, nutty, and drizzled with chocolate for the ultimate homemade treat. With a buttery cookie base, sweet coconut filling, and crunchy almond center, they’re like a bite-sized version of your favorite candy bar—easy enough for weeknight baking and special enough for holidays.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups roasted almonds, finely chopped (for rolling)
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg white
21 whole almonds (for centers)
4 ounces milk chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
Stir in flour and salt until combined. Dough should be soft but workable.
Roll into 1-tablespoon balls, then coat in chopped almonds.
Place on prepared baking sheets. Use your thumb to press a small well in each ball.
In a separate bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, and egg white until sticky.
Spoon filling into each well and press a whole almond on top.
Freeze tray for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Bake 15–20 minutes, until edges are golden and coconut looks set.
Cool completely on wire racks. Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.
Notes
For extra richness, drizzle with dark chocolate instead of milk.
Cookies freeze beautifully—store in layers with parchment paper.
Use sweetened coconut if you prefer a softer, sweeter filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Almond Joy Cookies, coconut cookies, chocolate drizzle cookies